mumc facts 2017

All about the people, places and reach of the ministries of Missouri United Methodist Church

A note from the lead pastor...

Our mission at Missouri United Methodist Church is: Connecting All People to Jesus Christ. Inside you will find our Mission Report which highlights some of the ways we have measured that in 2017.

You will notice that this report has quite a few numbers. These numbers are important to us, because every number has a name, every name is a person, and every person matters.

So, let me suggest that this report reflects the names of people who check out our website, listen to a sermon, read a publication or attend one of our services or events, seeking a life-giving connection to God in their lives.

Our Mission: We exist to connect all people with Jesus Christ. We do this by welcoming enthusiastically, growing deeply and serving courageously.

In addition, this report is about the names of 16 young people who confirmed their faith and committed to following Jesus. This is about the names of many children who have learned about God’s love through our ministry with them. You will see the names of 43 people who pledged to serve Christ as they joined our local family of faith. You will see the names of people who lead us in worship and praise through music, people who serve in mission endeavors and service projects, people who give generously to advance the cause of Christ beyond the walls of this church.

You will also see the names of people who open the doors, extend hospitality, make the coffee, teach the Bible lessons and serve the needs of others. In short, to use the language from our mission statement, you will see the names of people who seek to connect others to Jesus by “welcoming enthusiastically, growing deeply and serving courageously”.

As you read through our Ministry Report, I hope you’ll celebrate the ways your name is represented, and pray that God will take our shared ministry and lead us to make an even greater impact in 2018.

I’m excited to see what God will do in this new year through the ministry of the people who make up this great congregation!

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16

college students serve on the Linked to Learn Tutoring Ministry Team that serves MUMC’s Partner in Education, Jeff Middle School

8

college students served on mission trip to inner-city Los Angeles in January

11

middle school students served on summer mission trip to Kingdom House in St. Louis

19

high school students served on summer mission trip to Nashville in summer

27

students served at the Urban Garden and Boone Landing during Youth Week

A few examples of our impact

856

kits and school bags donated to Festival of Sharing by United Methodist Women in 2017

875

clients served by the AARP Tax Aide Program in 2017

12

middle school students are tutored weekly on average

Facility resources

The building that seldom sleeps

150

meetings of community and ministry groups on average each month

7+

large annual community-wide events or programs, such as the True/False Film Festival, Voluntary Action Center's 'Christmas in July,' Empty Bowls Fundraiser, Room at the Inn Winter Shelter and AARP Tax Aide

Sunday Worship Schedule:

-8am -Traditional worship with a personal touch-9:15am -Tradition-infused informal worship-10:45am -Classic traditional worship and liturgy-10:45am -“The City” a spirited modern worship service for all ages